N3994Q - 1973 Cessna A185F Aircraft Registration

C185

1973 CESSNA A185F

Aircraft Description

N3994Q is a 1973 Cessna A185F, a single-engine reciprocating (piston) aircraft registered to Schneider Don C in Juneau, AK. This aircraft holds a standard airworthiness certificate issued by the Federal Aviation Administration on May 21, 1973. The registration certificate was issued on April 5, 2010. The registration is set to expire on January 31, 2030. Powered by a Cont Motor IO 520 SERIES engine producing 285 horsepower, N3994Q is. The aircraft's Mode S transponder code is A4A72B (hex), used for ADS-B identification and flight tracking. N3994Q was last tracked by AviatorDB at coordinates 58.3549, -134.5744 on July 29, 2025. The FAA registry record for N3994Q was last updated on September 29, 2023. AviatorDB monitors aircraft positions through ADS-B surveillance data and updates records as new position data is received.

The Cessna 185 Skywagon became the quintessential bush plane and utility aircraft for remote operations worldwide. First flown in the early 1960s, it was a high-wing single-engine monoplane powered by a Continental IO-470-F or IO-520-D engine, seating up to six occupants. Measuring over 25 feet in length with excellent short-field performance, the aircraft was manufactured by Cessna Aircraft Company from 1961 to 1985, with 4,427 units produced. AviatorDB tracks 80,556 Cessna aircraft currently registered in the FAA database. The ICAO type designator for this aircraft model is C185.

AviatorDB has found no NTSB accident or incident reports involving N3994Q. AviatorDB cross-references all FAA registration data with NTSB accident and incident reports, providing a comprehensive safety overview for every registered aircraft in the United States.

Model Year
1973
Manufacturer
CESSNA
Model
A185F
Type Aircraft
Fixed Wing Single Engine
ICAO Type Code
C185185 Skywagon
Cruise Speed
127 mph
Weight Class
Up to 12,500 lbs
Airworthiness Date
May 21, 1973
Classification
Standard Normal Category
Type Registration
Co-Owned
Status
Valid Registration
Cert Issue Date
April 5, 2010

Registered Owner

Name
SCHNEIDER DON C
Address
4496 HILLCREST AVE
City
JUNEAU
State / Zip Code
Alaska99801-9523
Country
United States

Powerplant & Avionics

Engine Type
Reciprocating
Number of Engines
1
Engine Manufacturer
CONT MOTOR
Engine Model
IO 520 SERIES
Horsepower
285 HP
Mode S Code (Oct)
51123453
Mode S Code (Hex)
A4A72B

Additional Details

Registration
N3994Q
Serial Number
18502220
Number of Engines
1
Number of Seats
6
Expiration Date
January 31, 2030
Last Action Date
September 29, 2023
Last Update Date
January 19, 2026
Unique ID
00030814

Last Known Position

Date
July 29, 2025 (UTC 20:33:50)
Airport
Latitude
58.354935
Longitude
-134.574416

Data Source

Data provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration. View on FAA.gov

Last updated: 2026-05-15 01:32:20 UTC